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March 24, 2026
财富(財富)cáifù(cai2fu4)
财富 (cái fù) refers to wealth or riches, encompassing both material and financial resources. It is commonly used in discussions about economics, personal finance, and social status, highlighting the importance of resources in achieving a comfortable lifestyle.
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Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of 财富 is closely linked to Confucian values, where wealth is often viewed as a measure of one's success and hard work. Celebrations like the Lunar New Year emphasize the importance of wealth in ensuring good fortune for the coming year.
Memory Tip
Imagine a giant 'cai' (菜, meaning vegetables) growing in a field of 'fu' (富, meaning rich) soil. The more vegetables you harvest, the wealthier you become! The character 富 resembles a house with a roof, representing a wealthy home filled with riches.
Meanings of 财富
cáifù(cai2fu4)
1wealth
2riches
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About 财富
财富Simplified
財富Traditional
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
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HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L6IntermediateTOCFLL4HSKKL2CEFRB1
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财富 (cáifù) vs 财产 (cáichǎn) — use 财富 for a broader concept of wealth, while 财产 refers specifically to property or assets.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a giant 'cai' (菜, meaning vegetables) growing in a field of 'fu' (富, meaning rich) soil. The more vegetables you harvest, the wealthier you become! The character 富 resembles a house with a roof, representing a wealthy home filled with riches.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 财富 with other terms related to money, such as 资金 (zī jīn, funds) or 金钱 (jīn qián, cash). While 财富 is often used in formal contexts, it can also appear in informal conversations when discussing someone's financial status.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK 6 word, 财富 connects with related terms like 贫穷 (pín qióng, poverty) and 财富管理 (cái fù guǎn lǐ, wealth management). Focus on using it in complex sentences to express nuanced financial concepts.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of 财富 is closely linked to Confucian values, where wealth is often viewed as a measure of one's success and hard work. Celebrations like the Lunar New Year emphasize the importance of wealth in ensuring good fortune for the coming year.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 财富 with 资源 (zī yuán, resources), using them interchangeably. For instance, saying '我有很多资源' (Wǒ yǒu hěn duō zī yuán) when they mean 'I have a lot of wealth' should instead be '我有很多财富' (Wǒ yǒu hěn duō cái fù).
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Grammar Patterns of 财富
财富 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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拥有学位并不能保证你就能获得____。
A degree does not give you a divine right to wealth.
Land, labor and capital are all productive of wealth.
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他们要最大限度地榨取英国人的财富。
tā mén yào zuì dà xiàn dù dì zhà qǔ yīng guó rén de cái fù。
They mean to bleed the British to the utmost.
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他们开着劳斯莱斯到处转悠,公开炫耀他们的财富。
tā mén kāi zháo láo sī lái sī dào chǔ zhuǎn yōu, , gōng kāi xuàn yào tā mén de cái。
They drove around in Rolls-Royces, openly flaunting their wealth.
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他的很多文章都痛批奢华与财富。
tā de hěn duō wén zhāng dū tòng pī shē huá yǔ cái fù。
A lot of his writings inveigh against luxury and riches.
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一枚奥运金牌能给运动员带来无尽的财富。
yī méi ào yùn jīn pái néng gěi yùn dòng yuán dài lái wú jìn de cái fù。
An Olympic gold medal can lead to untold riches for an athlete.
Cultural Notes for 财富
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, the concept of 财富 is closely linked to Confucian values, where wealth is often viewed as a measure of one's success and hard work. Celebrations like the Lunar New Year emphasize the importance of wealth in ensuring good fortune for the coming year.
Frequently Asked Questions about 财富
While it primarily refers to financial wealth, it can also denote overall richness in resources or experiences.
Yes, but it is more commonly used in formal contexts or discussions about economics.
财富 refers to wealth in general, while 财富管理 specifically means wealth management.